Intermediate Hebrew F18 Founders-TES (Ruth)

When I’m not teaching at Houston Baptist University, I’m privileged to serve at Founders Baptist Church in a variety of pastoral roles, one of which includes training our men for leadership and ministry. This fall I get to walk our men (and others who partner with us through TES) through Intermediate Hebrew on Thursday mornings. Below are some links to the materials that we’re using.

Syllabus: Get it directly from Pastor Marshall.

Hebrew Cross Reference – May 2009 [This is a cross-reference guide keyed to Williams’ Hebrew Syntax edited by Beckman, which takes you to the advanced Hebrew reference grammars for their discussion of each section/paragraph of syntax.]

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS: Note that the assignments are set up with the earliest assignments at the bottom of the page, and the most recent ones at the top.

Due Thur, Nov 29:

Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 2:4-11 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7.

Due Thur, Nov 22: No Class: Thanksgiving Break.

Due Thur, Nov 15:

[1] Complete Vocab Quiz on Ru 1:12-22 for today. [2] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 2:1-6 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7.

Due Thur, Nov 8:

[1] Submit the midterm by Monday, Nov 5. [2] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:17-22 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7.

Due Thur, Nov 1:

[1] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:17-22 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7. LET’S WRAP UP CH.1 THIS WEEK!! [2] Complete the midterm *before* Monday, Nov 5.

Due Thur, Oct 25:

[1] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:14-22 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7. [2] Review Ruth 1 to prepare for the Midterm. I will have you complete the midterm between Oct 25 and Nov 1.

[1] DUE: Using BHS Worksheet. [2] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:6-12 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7. [3] Begin discussing Ruth 1:13-16 in class if we get through v.12. [4] NEXT WEEK: Vocab quiz on Ru 1:1-11.

[1] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:6-12 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7. [2] Create a Hebrew line diagram of Ruth 1:7. [3] Begin studying for a vocab test next week (Oct 11) on Ru 1:1-11. [4] Email Dr. M the percentage of Williams’ Hebrew Syntax you completed by the end of the day.

[1] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:1-12 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of your syllabus on pp.6-7. [2] Bring your Hebrew line diagrams of the clauses in Ruth 1:1-4 so that we can discuss questions about these.

NOTE WELL: When you’re completing these Chisholm workbook assignments, you should have several reference works *opened* and being consulted whenever Chisholm references them–Van Pelt/Pratico or Ross (depending on which intro grammar you used–note that I constantly make reference to Ross because that’s the grammar I teach from, so please made adjustments to VPP where applicable), Waltke-O’Connor (WO), Willams’ Hebrew Syntax (edited by Beckman, WHS), van der Merwe (BHRG), and one of the Hebrew lexicons: Holladay, HALOT, or BDB. If you have any of the other grammars (Jouon, GKC, Arnold/Choi), by all means use them!

[1] Complete the Quiz on basic line diagramming. To prepare, use my handout, Diagramming Quiz PRACTICE SHEET. Consult Grassmick on how to place adjectives and adverbs under nouns and verbs (but reverse the direction for Hebrew Right-to-Left). Keep articles with the noun. [2] Analyze and prepare for discussion of Ruth 1:1-10 based on Dr. M’s instructions in Sections 5-7 of you syllabus on pp.6-7. [3] Practice Hebrew line diagramming by diagramming the clauses in Ruth 1:1-4.

NOTE WELL: When you’re completing these Chisholm workbook assignments, you should have several reference works *opened* and being consulted whenever Chisholm references them–Van Pelt/Pratico or Ross (depending on which intro grammar you used–note that I constantly make reference to Ross because that’s the grammar I teach from, so please made adjustments to VPP where applicable), Waltke-O’Connor (WO), Willams’ Hebrew Syntax (edited by Beckman, WHS), van der Merwe (BHRG), and one of the Hebrew lexicons: Holladay, HALOT, or BDB. If you have any of the other grammars (Jouon, GKC, Arnold/Choi), by all means use them!

[1] Complete quiz on Lesson 38. [2] Make sure you have completed all HW for Lesson 39; we will field any final questions on this material during hour one. [3] Read Grassmick, pp. 81-103 in preparation for our discussion on line-diagramming. As well, read the materials assigned in the Syllabus for this day in Chisholm, Holmstedt, and Block.